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Medical centre application deferred

The much-publicised application to build a medical centre fronting Alfred and West Sts, Umina, has been deferred for inspection and consideration by Gosford Council today (Tuesday).

Council officers have recommended approval of the proposal, subject to a number of conditions.

These include payment of a $64,500 contribution to the Council, in lieu of 10 car parking spaces, and a security deposit of $10,000.

Officers reported that two public submissions and a petition with 49 signatures were received in relation to the application.

The report commented that "no resolution has been reached with the residents of the adjoining dwelling (325 West St)".

"It is considered the proposed medical centre will not result in any significant additional adverse impact on the amenity of residents occupying this dwelling and/or utilising the rear yard area."

The report listed submissions and made comments in relation to bulk, over-development, loading facilities, parking, over-shadowing, loss of rear lane access, alleged misrepresentation, and height.

Recommending the approval, the report commented: "Initial concerns raised in relation to building bulk, limited soft landscaping treatment, insufficient setback to provide adequate transition to residential development have been addressed with the submission of amended plans."

Council agenda DH.022, February 5